New to Aviation, Starting a Homebuilt Project, I'm in need of prefessional opinions.

[jasontuntland]

You'd have to contact him......I'd say his mods are substantial enough that he should abandon any reference to KR-2. 33% gross wt increase is a serious change, not to be taken lightly (no pun intended, LOL).

There's tons of information on the internet. You can also check out Mark Langford's modified KR-2S with different airfoils and Corvair engine. I believe the plane was distroyed after the third crankshaft failure but his website is still running.

Otherwise, bulding the KR-2 is pretty straightforward. I think you'd like the building process, it's not difficult. Also consider while the final product will be okay as long as your son is small. He's gonna grow up and it's tough to cram two full size people in a KR. Ken Rand was a little guy. KR-2 builders have an annual gatherering....it's worth going to. Those guys have a great time.

You know, I had overlooked that weight factor. How did I do that.
I had come across this updated airfoil and planned on using it.
Can I easily aquire the wood nessary to build something like this? IE Lowes, or will i be freight shipping lumber from AircraftSpruce.com ?
I am 5'10 200lbs and my son is only 12 but I want It to be comfortable enough for long trips.
Any suggestions on simular aircraft that might be more spacious with simular stats?

[martymayes]

Any suggestions on simular aircraft that might be more spacious with simular stats?

There's tons of two place airplanes, each has it's strength and weaknesses. You just have to study them all and find one that fits your needs. You may prefer one type of construction over another so that may influence your choice. Don't get overly concerned with some of the published performance numbers, particularly top speed. Many times these are not realistic.

[rleffler]

I learned very quickly that being frugal wasn't always the best option and made some sacrifices to being able to build the RV.. I had a Cherokee 180 and my wife flew in it one time. She complained about it being too cramped and inadequate air flow. She refused to fly again in the Cherokee after that first trip. After taking her up in a friends RV-10, she loves it. she is now actively planning flying trips once we are out of phase 1. Fortunately, I paid for it over a six year period. Everyone has different priorities, but mine were pretty clear. Tighten the belt and figure out how to get it paid for.